This bill is designed to ensure that U.S. businesses are not unfairly targeted or stripped of their assets when operating abroad. The need for this legislation is clear. For years, the Mexican government has been attempting to seize control of a deep-water port owned by U.S.-based Vulcan Materials Company. This action directly violates the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) that governs trade between our countries, and threatens American jobs and economic interests.

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas as America’s jobs leader as the state gained the most nonfarm jobs in the nation in 2025 and set new records for total nonfarm jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas labor force based on December labor market estimates. Governor Abbott recently lauded the strength of the state’s robust and diverse economy in a lookback at Texas’ economic triumphs in 2025.

The new 2025 State Population Data has just been released by the Census Bureau, and our world-class demographer Wendell Cox has analyzed the numbers. Nine of the 10 fastest growing states were in the Southeast & Southwest, and two of the surprise winners were the Carolinas - North and South. Texas ranked 2nd for new arrivals, and the 5-year net domestic migration numbers confirm the sad, ongoing collapse of California.

Four student drone teams from Harmony School of Excellence – a Title 1 Campus serving a high percentage of Economically Disadvantaged Students – have qualified to compete at the 2026 Aerial Drone Competition Championship in Frisco, Texas. The teams — the Flying Chihuahuas, Flying Raccoons, Pixie Pilots, and the Rotor Monkeys — earned their spot through strong performances in Regional Competitions.

The Big Apple is about to take on a new name – Tent City, or Filth City. Since now-Mayor Mamdani previewed his "Homeless Encampments Policy" in December, new encampments are emerging in many neighborhoods. The consequences are dire both for vagrants – and for the city's viability. Between Friday, when the city was hit with a bone-chilling winter storm, and Sunday night, eight people were found dead outdoors.

With no winning message on the horizon, when Democrats threaten Immigration Enforcement Officers and attack ICE Agents as villains, they are not winning over undecided voters – they're signaling their willingness to burn down the institutions our Public Leaders are supposed to defend and are turning to protests and manufactured outrage in desperation. Betting that chaos can help win an election is a very dangerous – and a very High-Risk Gamble.

Governor Greg Abbott today updated the state’s list of prohibited technologies for State Employees and devices. Done in consultation with Texas Cyber Command Chief, Vice Admiral TJ White (USN, Ret.), here's the list of technologies added to the prohibited technology list, including additional restrictions on hardware, AI, and software affiliated with China and the Chinese Communist Party.

“This partnership between the U.S. Dept. of Commerce and USA Rare Earth will help break China’s hold on rare earth minerals, strengthen our national security, and create jobs here in Texas – and this $1.6 billion investment signifies the Trump Admin’s commitment to bolstering mine-to-magnet production within the U.S.,” said Texas GLO Comm. Dawn Buckingham of the Round Top Mountain location.

Minnesota has always been an odd, progressive political animal – even a little bit loony; the Common Loon is the State Bird – and Leftist Politics have had a home there longer than most realize. The last time the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" actually voted to elect a Republican president was 1972 when Richard Nixon won a 49-state victory. But Republicans are close to taking back power, and a victory there would deliver a huge blow to Democrat power across the country.

Americans sent us here to fix Washington — and this is what it looks like. The naysayers said it couldn’t be done, but they were wrong. With this vote, the House completed all 12 Appropriations Bills through "Regular Order" for the first time in years – and funds the Federal Government at lower levels than a Continuing Resolution while replacing massive Biden-era spending with Trump-era policies.

Gov. Greg Abbott has selected Lindsey Gohlke, and reappointed Romey Swanson to the Farm & Ranch Lands Conservation Council, and named Peter J. Holt chair and appointed Jeff Austin, III, Leslie Callahan, Lori Gabbert Charney, Grant Coates, Reagan Curran, Tracy Hanson, Marisela Nava, John Puckett, Jennifer Stockemer and Nancy Windham to the Task Force on Early Childhood Education & Care.

Last week I voted for legislation that advances a transparent, constitutional approach to federal spending – while providing stability for the American people. This reflects a deliberate process that respects Congress’s federal spending responsibility. Passing all 12 full-year appropriations bills through "regular order" provides greater accountability, predictability, and certainty for Families & Businesses.

Last week, I voted to pass the final set of FY26 Appropriations Bills and penned an op-ed to commemorate the 1st Anniversary of President Trump's historic 2nd term by highlighting his successful Border Policies. Gone are the days of 100s of 1,000s of illegal immigrants flooding our borders and overwhelming the U.S. Border Patrol. Now if we can only put American safety first, and restore Law & Order.

For those tracking the chaos in Minnesota, here’s a detail that might shed some light on the brazen lawlessness of its State Officials – like the Attorney General. To qualify to be Attorney General of Minnesota, you must be: 1.) A Qualified Voter, 2.) At least 21, and 3.) A resident of the state for at least 30 days. In Minnesota, you don’t have to be a lawyer — or even know the law — to be Attorney General. That helps explain Keith Ellison.

The CEOs of the health insurance industry's giants testify today on Capitol Hill. These are companies whose stocks have skyrocketed – thanks to a massive & continuous flood of subsidies from taxpayers under Barack Obama's “Affordable Care Act.” Most Americans say health care has become more expensive and more frustrating to access than ever... the exact opposite of what ObamaCare and its backers promised.

Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on Texas’ ongoing response to severe winter weather expected to impact large portions of the state this weekend following a briefing with state officials at the State Operations Center in Austin. The Governor also issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties to ensure that every necessary resource is made available to Texans. 

As the House of Representatives passed all of the Federal Government's remaining Annual Funding Bills to keep the federal government fully operational through the end of Fiscal Year 2026, Cong. Tony Gonzales – through his hard work and seat on the powerful House Appropriations Committee – has secured over $42 million in funding for his TX-23 South & West Texas District. Here's a partial list.

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is currently accepting applications to serve on the Advisory Committee of the Purchasing from People with Disabilities Program, also known as the Works Wonders Program. The committee is made up of 13 members who advise TWC on matters relating to the Works Wonders program, which assists individuals with disabilities in achieving independence through productive employment.